Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

I was diagnosed with RA back in April after SEVERAL tests. I was having severe pain, muscle weakness, joint pain, and the list goes on and on. I made at least one weekly trip to the ER until finally my family physician put me on prednisone for the swelling. After the visits with my rheumatologist and the tests she put me on sulfasalizine.. It made me very very sick. I ended up stopping the medicine because I decided throwing up everyday was not worth it. I was always sick, fatigued, etc. I went back yesterday, to the rheumatologist, and she has once again put me on prednisone because I’m swelling again. She also put me on methotrexate and folic acid. She has said there are a LOT of possible side effects with the methotrexate. I’m slightly concerned about these side effects and wondering of anyones experiences with this medication as a whole. Side effects, things I should eat, food and/or activities I should avoid. Anything and everything. thank you!
I do know a little about the medication.. I know that it is a chemo-treatment and I am okay with that. I could NOT be a vegan or even try to be a vegan cuz that’s just not me.. Anybody else have anything they might add? Thank you!

when you first start taking oral chemo tabs (2.5mg), you take only three each week. Some people take up to six each week. When do they start you on six a week? Do they gradually build you up to that amount?

Any information would be helpful.

my boyfriend is on methotrexate (as well as many other drugs for bad rheumatoid arthritis) and i think i may be pregnant. if i was, what would happen? would the baby be severely deformed?

I am taking it for Rheumatoid Arthritis. The side effects are pretty serious. I don’t see much difference in the Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am hoping that I can hear from someone who has had either good or bad effects from this drug. Thanks.

Does anyone have any experience on this drug???
Any tips?
Side effects to watch out for???
Can I continue to a have a glass or 2 of wine from time to time???